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As it roared through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore, packing winds of up to 200 mph, the twister flattened buildings. Searchers continue to look for survivors and those who were killed.
Sens. Tom Coburn and James Inhofe have become the faces of pushback on federal emergency spending. Now the deadly and devastating tornado in their home state has put them in an awkward position.
Under Douglas Shulman's watch, IRS personnel singled out some conservative groups for extra scrutiny. That, he conceded Tuesday, has "justifiably led to questions" about the tax agency's motivation.
In the aftermath of horrible acts of violence, whose faces stick in our memory? Whose faces should?
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US Rep. Bill Owens.
North Country House delegation votes yes on"fiscal cliff" deal
Jan 02, 2013 — North Country congressman Bill Owens, a Democrat from Plattsburgh, voted in favor of a zero-hour spending bill late last night that averted the so-called "fiscal cliff".
Owens was joined by Republicans Chris Gibson and Richard Hanna, who also currently represent parts of the North Country.
They helped lift the measure past opposition from conservative Republicans. The bill passed on a vote of 257 to 167.
The controversial bipartisan deal came just in time to spare the country broad tax hikes and deep cuts to Federal spending, which Owens called "dangerous." Go to full article
Owens was joined by Republicans Chris Gibson and Richard Hanna, who also currently represent parts of the North Country.
They helped lift the measure past opposition from conservative Republicans. The bill passed on a vote of 257 to 167.
The controversial bipartisan deal came just in time to spare the country broad tax hikes and deep cuts to Federal spending, which Owens called "dangerous." Go to full article
Owens a reluctant "yes" on Farm Bill extension
Washington, DC, Jan 02, 2013 — Tucked into the fiscal package passed by Congress last night is a nine-month extension of the farm bill. The massive five-year farm bill expired last fall when the House wouldn't vote on a new version passed by the Senate.
This extension includes a safety net for dairy farmers. But it axes many popular programs. Go to full article
This extension includes a safety net for dairy farmers. But it axes many popular programs. Go to full article
Old Christmas an old tradition for many Amish in the North Country
Jan 02, 2013 — For most of us, Jan. 1 marks the end of the holiday season, whether that's a sad goodbye or a relief.
But for some Christians, including many of the Amish people in the North Country, Jan. 6 is another day of celebration: Epiphany, or "Old Christmas."
Karen Johnson-Weiner is a professor of linguistic Anthropology at SUNY Potsdam. She's been working with the North County's Amish for years. Go to full article
But for some Christians, including many of the Amish people in the North Country, Jan. 6 is another day of celebration: Epiphany, or "Old Christmas."
Karen Johnson-Weiner is a professor of linguistic Anthropology at SUNY Potsdam. She's been working with the North County's Amish for years. Go to full article
LPCA's new leader to build on past arts successes
Lake Placid, NY, Jan 02, 2013 — The Lake Placid Center for the Arts's new Executive Director has been on the job for about a month. James Lemons was hired in December to replace outgoing Executive... Go to full article
Updated: Senate passes limited Farm Bill extension
Jan 01, 2013 — Updated 3:25pm: The Senate passed a limited nine-month extension of the 2008-2012 farm bill. It avoids the "dairy cliff" (see below) and preserves the older MILC dairy price... Go to full article
Food pantries reluctantly play larger role in feeding hungry
Albany, NY, Jan 01, 2013 — Food pantries and soup kitchens say they're reluctantly becoming a permanent part of the nation's safety net for the poor.
In a new report on New York's charitable... Go to full article
In a new report on New York's charitable... Go to full article
Nutrition program to help HIV/AIDS patients stay healthier
Syracuse, NY, Jan 01, 2013 — Advancements in AIDS treatment means that people with the illness are living longer than ever. That means they need to take better care of their long-term health. A new... Go to full article
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Green Mountain Mahler Festival welcomes new year with Beethoven's 9th
Burlington, VT, Jan 01, 2013 — Most choirs and orchestras spent December practicing Christmas carols. But members of the Green Mountain Mahler Festival in Burlington, Vermont have been working on a... Go to full article
Rafting, camping, dreaming in the Grand Canyon
Jan 01, 2013 — We'll take a break from the cold and snow and listen as Adirondack teacher and rafter Becky Pelton talks about a recent trip on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. ... Go to full article
New Year's Eve with Guy Berard and Radio Bob
Canton, NY, Dec 31, 2012 — Jazz at the Ten Spot host Guy Berard and Radio Bob Sauter take us over the calendrical cliff with five full hours of favorites and requests. Go to full article
2012: Looking back at the year in North Country news
Dec 31, 2012 — What would a New Year's Eve be without a look back at the old year?
NCPR's two veteran reporters, Brian Mann and David Sommerstein, joined Martha Foley to consider... Go to full article
NCPR's two veteran reporters, Brian Mann and David Sommerstein, joined Martha Foley to consider... Go to full article
